Level 1 — Data Foundations
Typically 8 weeksWork confidently with data, spreadsheets, SQL and basic analysis.
Assessed outcomes
- Assess and improve data quality
- Query data with SQL
- Communicate findings clearly
Entry expectations
Open to all.
Programmes at this level
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
Turn complex data into governed analysis, decision-ready dashboards and defensible business recommendations.
8 weeks · 48 hours
Included with membershipSpreadsheets for Data Analysis: Zero to Hero
A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in spreadsheets for data analysis: zero to hero, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.
4 weeks · 20 hours
Included with membershipAI Productivity: Automating Your Daily Workflow
A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in ai productivity: automating your daily workflow, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.
4 weeks · 20 hours
Included with membershipLow-Code AI: Building Apps Without Coding
A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in low-code ai: building apps without coding, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.
4 weeks · 20 hours
Included with membershipGenerative Chat and Image Tools for Creative Professionals
A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in generative chat and image tools for creative professionals, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.
4 weeks · 20 hours
Included with membershipThe Non-Technical Guide to Artificial Intelligence
A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in the non-technical guide to artificial intelligence, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.
4 weeks · 20 hours
Included with membershipSQL Bootcamp: Query Databases with Confidence
A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in sql bootcamp: query databases with confidence, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.
4 weeks · 20 hours
Included with membershipData Visualisation for Beginners
A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in data visualisation for beginners, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.
4 weeks · 20 hours
Included with membershipBusiness Intelligence Dashboard Design
A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in business intelligence dashboard design, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.
4 weeks · 20 hours
Included with membershipData Analytics for Complete Beginners
A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in data analytics for complete beginners, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.
4 weeks · 20 hours
Included with membershipCertificate in Applied Statistics for Business
A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in certificate in applied statistics for business, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.
6 weeks · 48 hours
Included with membershipCertificate in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in certificate in enterprise resource planning (erp), taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.
6 weeks · 48 hours
Included with membershipCertificate in Database Management for Business
A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in certificate in database management for business, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.
6 weeks · 48 hours
Included with membershipCertificate in Software Project Management
A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in certificate in software project management, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.
6 weeks · 48 hours
Included with membershipPrompt Engineering & Applied Generative AI
Design, evaluate and operate prompts and agentic AI workflows for real business use.
6 weeks · 36 hours
Included with membershipIntroduction to Generative AI and Prompt Engineering
A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in introduction to generative ai and prompt engineering, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.
4 weeks · 20 hours
Included with membershipCertificate in Data-Driven Decision Making
A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in certificate in data-driven decision making, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.
6 weeks · 48 hours
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